The Braided Cable is a beautiful crochet stitch. I have used it in many patterns like beanies, scarves, ear warmers, blankets and throw pillows.

If you are familiar with the Textured Fun Blanket then you may have worked the Braided Cable Stitch Square. You may also be aware that I am turning all 6 squares in to Throw Pillows that will match.

See the other pillows below

• Post Stitch Throw Pillow
• Waffle Stitch Throw Pillow
• Braided Cable Throw Pillow
• Basket Weave Throw Pillow
• Zig Zag Throw Pillow

The Braided Cable Throw Pillow Crochet Pattern is for an 18′ square pillow. It is made in 2 panels and crocheted together. I recommend to stuff with a throw pillow insert that is washable. Such as this one from Amazon. As it is crocheted together and will not be able to remove the inside pillow when washing. You can also use Poly-Fil and stuff using a pillowcase or fabric liner.

Materials Needed

• I 5.5mm Crochet Hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
• 550 yds (per pillow) Medium #4 weight yarn, Big Twist Value Yarn found at JoAnns (100% acrylic, 6oz/170g, 371yds/339m)
• 6 18” Pillow Inserts (1 for each square) – Machine Washable is Recommended as it will not be removeable
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle

Gauge 

• 4” square = 7.25 Rows x 12.5 DC

Stitches Used/Abbreviations (US Terms)

• SC – Single Crochet
• HDC – Half Double Crochet
• DC – Double Crochet
• FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet
• BPDC – Back Post Double Crochet
• FDC – Foundation Double Crochet
• CSDC – Chainless Starting Double Crochet
• FSC – Foundation Single Crochet
• TR – Treble Crochet
• FPTR – Front Post Treble Crochet
• BPTR – Back Post Treble Crochet
• Sl St – Slip Stitch
• Ch – Chain
• Join – Slip Stitch to first stitch
• RS – Right Side
• WS – Wrong Side
• St(s) – Stitch(es)
• Sk – Skip
• BLO – Back Loop Only
• FLO – Front Loop Only 

Pattern Notes

• Each Square Pattern is for an 18” square pillow insert, however each square will measure approximately 15” and will stretch to fit.
• Beginning stitch is made with a chainless starting double crochet (CSDC). This technique eliminates any chaining at the beginning of the row and looks just like a regular double crochet. If you prefer, you may replace it with a chain 3 to count as the first stitch.

Braided Cable Throw Pillow Crochet Pattern by Crochet it Creations

3. Braided Cable Throw Pillow

Row 1 (WS): FDC 54, turn. OR Ch 56, DC in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn. (54)

Row 2 (RS): CSDC, *DC in 2 sts, FPDC in 3 sts, sk 3 sts, FPTR in 3 sts, Working BEHIND the sts just made (working behind stitches made is key in this row) – FPTR in the 3 skipped sts, FPDC in 3 sts, DC in 2 sts, FPDC in 2 sts* repeat from * 2 more times, OMIT the last 2 FPDC on last repeat, DC in last st, turn. (54)

Row 3 (WS): CSDC, *DC in 2 sts, BPDC around next 12 sts, DC in 2 sts, BPDC in 2 sts* repeat from * 2 more times, OMIT the last 2 BPDC on last repeat, DC in last st, turn. (54) *very important on this row to make sure you are working around the correct stitch in order* 

Row 4 (RS): CSDC, *DC in 2 sts, [sk 3 sts, FPTR in 3 sts, WORKING BACK and going in FRONT of sts just made – FPTR in 3 skipped sts] x 2, DC in 2 sts, FPDC in 2 sts* repeat from * 2 more times, OMIT the last 2 FPDC on last repeat,  DC in last st, turn. (54)

Row 5 (WS): CSDC, *DC in 2 sts, BPDC around next 12 sts, DC in 2 sts, BPDC in 2 sts* repeat from * 2 more times, OMIT the last 2 BPDC on last repeat, DC in last st, turn. (54) 

Rows 6 – 33: Repeat rows 2 – 5

Ch 1, SC around the entire parameter with placing 2 SC in the corners, join. Fasten off. Make 2 panels.

With wrong sides facing each other and join with Sl St through both panels. Ch 1, SC around both layers, placing 2 SC in each corner. When 3 sides are completed, insert pillow, SC along the forth side, join. Fasten off, weave in ends. 

See video HERE to make the Braided Cable Stitch

Row 2, sk 3 sts, FPTR in 3 sts

Row 2, FPTR behind sts just worked into 3 skipped sts

Row 2

Row 3

Row 4, sk 3 sts, FPTR in 3 sts

FPTR in front of sts just worked into 3 skipped sts

Row 4

Row 5

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